dead battery.

2001 VOLVO V70
145,781 MILES
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KING1956
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I have had two new heavy duty batteries on my car since i purchased it second hand about 2 yrs ago, but in the last 6-8 months the battery keeps going flat, but after i have charged it over night the car will run for about 3-4 weeks then go flat again overnight, then i have to boost the battery with a booster, but some times that is not enough.
I cant seem to find out what the problem is or if there is a common problem with other volvo v70's of this yr!!
Can you please help as this is doing my head in...

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M.Edge...
Jun 6, 2012 at 10:45 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Have you had the alternator tested?Also have you checked for a parasitic draw yet?
Jun 6, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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KING1956
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Hi saturntech9,
i'm not sure what you mean by a parasitic draw??

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Jun 7, 2012 at 9:07 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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So have you had the alternator tested yet?A parastic draw test will test for excessive draw on the battery when the key is off.
Jun 7, 2012 at 3:34 PM
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